Join us for Crawford’s annual Chili Cook-Off, benefitting New England Justice For Our Neighbors, on:

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church
34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA

Help Out at the CookOff

Bring your family and friends, and your appetite! Taste as many chilies as you like, then pair a bowl of your favorite with salad, cornbread and dessert provided by our members, We always have a wide range of chili types available for tasting. We invite you to taste them all and then “vote” for your favorites with your contributions.

There is no charge to attend, but good will offerings will also be accepted at the door. Your financial contributions allow JFON to help families and children find a safe home in the US. The money we raise through this event helps support free legal counsel for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the area, provided by New England Justice For Our Neighbors, in their clinics located across Massachusetts (Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield, and Worcester). Visit newenglandjfon.org for more information.

This January and February at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church in Winchester, the Rev. Dr. Rand Peabody will present a six-sermon series titled “Pathways of Epiphany.” You won’t want to miss a single Sunday morning at Crawford during this Epiphany Season!

 On January 4th, we begin with a fascinating look at the mysterious “Star of Bethlehem” that prompted the journey of the Magi.  See the sermon video, HERE.

On January 11th, we will walk with the Lord upward from His baptism in the Jordan River to the rocky ground of the Mount of Temptation. And as He Himself would surely have us do, we will consider the meaning of these great events for ourselves. See a video of this sermon, HERE.

Then, on January 18th, we will travel with Jesus to his hometown of Nazareth, where He reveals himself as Messiah, only to meet near-fatal opposition. It is a fitting focus for a Sunday that heralds our national observance of the prophetic legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 On January 25th, we will walk by the Sea of Galilee, where the Lord calls upon His first disciples to take up their vibrant new vocation of being “fishers of people.” And we will encounter another stirring example of discipleship that occurred in more recent times, as well.

Rev. Michael Reed, Executive Director of Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light will return to Crawford on February 1 to lead us in worship and preside over Holy Communion.

Picking back up on February 8th, we will trace the footsteps of the apostle John as he follows the Master throughout his ministry on a path that led him onward to the Upper Room and the great events beyond.

Finally, on February 15th, our series concludes with a trek to the summit of the Mount of Transfiguration, as we consider what our own “pathways of Epiphany” may be, leading us onward in mission, ministry, and healthy churchmanship.

Please join us on Christmas Eve

We will hold two services of lessons and carols – one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 9:00 p.m.
The 5pm service will include music by the Occasional Brass Quintet and a special message for the children in attendance, who will be invited to help light the candles on our Advent wreath. At 9 we’ll have music by strings and Crawford’s Chancel Choir.

We hope you’ll join us and bring your family and friends…all are welcome! If you are unable to be with us in-person, you can still join us via the livestream on our Facebook page or YouTube channel. Click HERE to download a copy of the bulletin for our 9pm service.